As most of you know I have been designing book for other people for a while now. When time permits I also make books for my own family. Sometimes it's a photobook from a vacation (that I used as a pregnancy announcement!) Other times it's a book from our Summer Series. (I can't believe we're on our SIXTH summer here already!)
But my passion, when it comes to photos books, are Alphabitty Moment books.
Don't know what an Alphabitty Moment is?
Let me explain...I'm sure we all agree that the big events of childhood - the firsts we all photograph and document are important, but Alphabitty Moments are about the ordinary moments that fill in the gaps. Using the alphabet to tie those things together weaves a story unique to each child. They are the little moments that might go unnoticed until they are no longer part of our daily life. I wrote in the front of Elsa's book the following reminder to myself....
A quote that's popular on Pinterest goes something like this, "Some day we will look back on all the little things and realize they were actually big things"
I'm so passionate about this project that I've published four versions so far and have two more waiting in the wings. Elsa's baby book was based on the Alphabitty Moments theme, but was much more elaborate than Sam's and Julia's. What can I say? Technology has made things much easier than when my first two were born! THEY got 30 minute DVD slide shows of their first years so don't feel too bad for them.
This year when I made Elsa's book I used mostly pictures from my phone that I posted on Instagram (I'm 4MamaBear) at some point, but that wasn't always the case. I set up the layouts so no matter the Instagram border or size of the original photo, they will all be consistent and mesh well together.
I made a couple of other design changes so I could include MORE information without compromising the simplicity of the book's theme. Now instead of only a letter, word, and photo in each spread an explanation is included along side the photo.
I use a special section in the back of the book to include the date and location each photo was taken & use a custom designed key to fit all the information together seamlessly.
Now here's the fun part! I am going to offer my design services to YOU so your photos and little moments can be preserved as well! My kids LOVE looking through their books and hearing stories of when they were little.
For the first five clients who put down a $25 deposit I am offering an introductory price for a 62 page hardcover 7x7 book with up to 105 photos for only $100. This offer is only valid for the Instagram book format like you see in this post, but is customizable as far as number of photos per page, font, & color scheme & includes the ability to see a digital copy for editing purposes.
Please contact me at 4theloveoffamily@gmail.com if you have any questions! I think you might be surprised at how quickly you can scroll through your photographs & come up with 26 words & photographs that describe your child! And if you want to stick with a general A-Z photobook without a focus on the little things, I am still more than happy to offer my services.
But my passion, when it comes to photos books, are Alphabitty Moment books.
Don't know what an Alphabitty Moment is?
Let me explain...I'm sure we all agree that the big events of childhood - the firsts we all photograph and document are important, but Alphabitty Moments are about the ordinary moments that fill in the gaps. Using the alphabet to tie those things together weaves a story unique to each child. They are the little moments that might go unnoticed until they are no longer part of our daily life. I wrote in the front of Elsa's book the following reminder to myself....
Don't let milestones overshadow the fleeting moments that make up childhood,
for it's the ordinary moments of every day life
that define childhood & become our most treasured memories.
for it's the ordinary moments of every day life
that define childhood & become our most treasured memories.
A quote that's popular on Pinterest goes something like this, "Some day we will look back on all the little things and realize they were actually big things"
My personal favorite is this Winnie the Pooh Quote I added to Elsa's book:
I'm so passionate about this project that I've published four versions so far and have two more waiting in the wings. Elsa's baby book was based on the Alphabitty Moments theme, but was much more elaborate than Sam's and Julia's. What can I say? Technology has made things much easier than when my first two were born! THEY got 30 minute DVD slide shows of their first years so don't feel too bad for them.
This year when I made Elsa's book I used mostly pictures from my phone that I posted on Instagram (I'm 4MamaBear) at some point, but that wasn't always the case. I set up the layouts so no matter the Instagram border or size of the original photo, they will all be consistent and mesh well together.
I made a couple of other design changes so I could include MORE information without compromising the simplicity of the book's theme. Now instead of only a letter, word, and photo in each spread an explanation is included along side the photo.
I use a special section in the back of the book to include the date and location each photo was taken & use a custom designed key to fit all the information together seamlessly.
For the first five clients who put down a $25 deposit I am offering an introductory price for a 62 page hardcover 7x7 book with up to 105 photos for only $100. This offer is only valid for the Instagram book format like you see in this post, but is customizable as far as number of photos per page, font, & color scheme & includes the ability to see a digital copy for editing purposes.
Please contact me at 4theloveoffamily@gmail.com if you have any questions! I think you might be surprised at how quickly you can scroll through your photographs & come up with 26 words & photographs that describe your child! And if you want to stick with a general A-Z photobook without a focus on the little things, I am still more than happy to offer my services.
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